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Competenze Lessicali SAT 2 - lezione 25

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to qualify
to qualify
[Verbo]

to characterize something by denoting its distinct attributes, nature, or features

qualificare, caratterizzare

qualificare, caratterizzare

Ex: Eyewitnesses worked to qualify the suspect by attempting to recall distinguishing features that could aid identification. 
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qualitative
qualitative
[aggettivo]

related to or involving quality of something, not numbers or amounts

qualitativo

qualitativo

Ex: The qualitative analysis of the artwork focused on its emotional impact rather than its monetary value. 
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emphasis
emphasis
[sostantivo]

special importance given to something over other items or considerations

enfasi, importanza

enfasi, importanza

Ex: The speaker placed emphasis on job creation and economic growth as the key priorities for their policy agenda. 
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to emphasize

to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it

enfatizzare, evidenziare

enfatizzare, evidenziare

Ex: The bold belt emphasized the waistline of the dress, creating an hourglass silhouette. 
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emphatic
emphatic
[aggettivo]

leaving no room for alternative interpretation through strength of expression and certainty

enfatico, deciso

enfatico, deciso

Ex: The witness gave emphatic testimony, stressing key details and dates in her response. 
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to compute
to compute
[Verbo]

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

computare

computare

Ex: Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions. 
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computation
computation
[sostantivo]

the process of calculating numerical results through the performance of math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

calcolo

calcolo

Ex: To check their answer, students did the computation again step-by-step on paper. 
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galvanic
galvanic
[aggettivo]

related to or involving the production of electricity through a chemical reaction

galvanico, relativo alla produzione di elettricità attraverso una reazione chimica

galvanico, relativo alla produzione di elettricità attraverso una reazione chimica

Ex: Zinc and copper electrodes immersed in saline solution generated a small galvanic current in the battery. 
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galvanism
galvanism
[sostantivo]

the production of electricity through chemical reactions

galvanismo, elettricità galvanica

galvanismo, elettricità galvanica

Ex: Students learned about galvanism by constructing simple cells that generated power through spontaneous redox reactions. 
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to galvanize

to make a muscle move using electricity

galvanizzare, stimolare elettricamente

galvanizzare, stimolare elettricamente

Ex: They attached the electrodes to strategically galvanize specific muscle groups in the rat abdominal wall. 
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arbor
arbor
[sostantivo]

a shelter in a park or garden, that is surrounded by plants, such as climbing shrubs or vines, that people can sit under and relax

pergola, tendone da giardino

pergola, tendone da giardino

Ex: The backyard featured an arbor covered in wisteria that provided a shady nook for enjoying morning coffee. 
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arboreal
arboreal
[aggettivo]

related to or typically found within trees and tree ecosystems

arboreo, relativo agli alberi

arboreo, relativo agli alberi

Ex: The tropical rainforest supports a rich diversity of arboreal plant life high in the canopy, including epiphytic orchids, ferns and bromeliads. 
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arboriculture
arboriculture
[sostantivo]

the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, and vines

arboricoltura, coltivazione degli alberi

arboricoltura, coltivazione degli alberi

Ex: The city has an intensive arboriculture program that focuses on proper young tree establishment and long-term care practices. 
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discomfort
discomfort
[sostantivo]

an unpleasant physical feeling, like a mild or moderate pain, tightness, irritation, itch, or lack of ease in the body

disagio

disagio

Ex: Prolonged sitting in an awkward position can lead to muscle discomfort in the lower back and legs. 
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to discomfit

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or anxious

sconcertare, mettere a disagio

sconcertare, mettere a disagio

Ex: Her blunt honesty often discomfited those who expected polite small talk. 
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sociable
sociable
[aggettivo]

possessing a friendly personality and willing to spend time with people

socievole

socievole

Ex: Jane is very sociable and enjoys engaging with large groups of people at parties and social events. 
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socialist
socialist
[aggettivo]

related to a system where resources are collectively owned and distributed equally among citizens

socialista

socialista

Ex: The socialist government implemented policies aimed at reducing income inequality and providing social welfare programs. 
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profuse
profuse
[aggettivo]

existing or occurring in large amounts

profuso

profuso

Ex: The garden was filled with profuse blooms, making it a vibrant and colorful sight. 
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profusion
profusion
[sostantivo]

an unusually or even luxuriously large volume of people or things concentrated into an area

profusione

profusione

Ex: The buffet table offered a profusion of delectable dishes from which to choose. 
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profuseness
profuseness
[sostantivo]

the quality or state of something being present in large quantities that go beyond normal levels

profusione, abbondanza

profusione, abbondanza

Ex: Holiday displays often featured an eye-catching profuseness of festive lights, decorations and inflatables. 
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